Laurel hedging plants in 25 litre pots. These are Cherry Laurel, a popular evergreen hedging plant, also known as Laurel, Common Laurel or English Laurel or by its botanical name Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'.
Plant Type: Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia')
Common Names: Cherry Laurel, Common Laurel, English Laurel
Current Height: 2.4-2.6m tall (approx 8ft) – Plant height is measured from the top of the pot to the top of the plant.
Ideal use: Creating an evergreen Laurel hedge for privacy, screening and windbreaks.
Pot Size: 25 litre pots – approx 37cm diameter x 28cm deep (1’3” X 11”)
Recommended hole size: The planting hole should be 1.5-2 times the size of the pot, so approx. 60 cm wide x 30cm deep (2ft x 1ft). Loosen the base of the hole for about another 30cm/12” to improve drainage. Mix our professional 12-14 month feed with the soil and backfill with soil or a compost and soil mix. Firm well. Keep well watered for the first growing season. For more information on planting, please click here.
Planting distance is 60-100cm apart (2-3ft), use our Hedge Spacing Calculator to work out how many you need.
Delivery: Our plants can be delivered all over the country by courier in non-returnable pallet crates, delivery cost is calculated when you add plants to your basket. Our delivery page will give you more information. Delivery is usually within 1-5 working days.
The Benefits of Planting Laurel
Laurel hedging has large, shiny evergreen leaves, followed by spikes of pretty white flowers in spring and ornamental red berries in autumn.
Fast Growing: With a growth rate of up to 60cm per year, your laurel hedge will thicken up quickly to form a screen around your garden.
Privacy & Noise Reduction: A Laurel hedge can create a dense evergreen screen that acts an effective sound barrier.
Hardy & Low Maintenance: Very disease-resistant and equally happy in full sun or deep shade. It thrives in most soil types, including clay, provided it is not waterlogged (avoid shallow chalk).
Laurel hedging can be pruned once or twice a year to maintain a neat 1.2-2m (4-6ft) height, or allow it to grow into a larger hedge of up to 6m (18ft) tall. For a more informal look with more spring flowers, simply clip less frequently.
If you want to achieve a large, thick, foolproof evergreen hedge quickly, Laurel is an excellent choice.
